USA: New honey labelling guidelines proposed by the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly proposed new guidelines that honey with added sugar, corn sweeteners or other sweeteners should be labelled as a “blend.” It is also said that under the proposal, only honey with no added sweeteners may be labelled as “pure”. According to the FDA, the changes are intended to […]
Innovation Insight: Dial Greek Yogurt Moisturising Body Wash & Moisturising Lotion
Today Gama features a new skin care, body wash and hand soap line from the Dial brand in the USA – Dial Greek Yogurt. Tapping into the growing popularity of Greek yoghurt products and the trend towards protein enrichment, the new yoghurt line offers consumers “protein packed yogurt for deliciously soft skin”. Greek yoghurt has […]
USA: Mars to buy Iams, Eukanuba and Natura brands
Mars, Incorporated and The Procter & Gamble Company have announced that Mars has agreed to buy the Iams, Eukanuba and Natura pet brands for US$2.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to be completed by the second-half of 2014. European Union countries are not included in the agreement. P&G’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive […]
Canada: Agropur & Dairytown to merge
After an agreement between the two boards of directors, Agropur Cooperative and Dairytown Products Ltd (a regional, butter, skim milk powder and milk power blends processor) are set to become one company. According to Agropur, the company, which was founded in 1938, has sales of more than $3.8 billion, and 6,300 employees. It processes more […]
USA: Family Dollar expands product range
US discount retail chain Family Dollar has announced that it is adding 400 new food items to its product range. The new initiative also sees the retailer team up with celebrity chef Pat Neely to promote the store’s products, and will include a recipe challenge to make a meal for four for just $15.00, as […]
USA: New palm oil unveiled for pet food products
Horn Animal Wellness has partnered with IOI Loders Croklaan (Loders) to announce the introduction of a new generation of high-stability palm oil. The new palm oil product is said to serve the pet food kibble industry by addressing the shortcomings of conventional canola oil currently available in the market. Horn, the distributor of specialty animal […]
USA: $270 million Mars plant opens in Kansas
Mars Inc. has opened a new 500,000 square feet plant worth $270 million in Topeka, Kansas which is said to be the company’s first new facility in North America in 35 years. Food Business News reports that the company will initially manufacture products for its North America unit producing brands such as Snickers and M&M’s, […]
Canada: Maple Leaf Foods to shake-up management structure
Maple Leaf Foods is said to be shaking up its management structure following the sale of its 90% owned Canada Bread bakery business, which is expected to close late 2014. According to The Globe and Mail, the company has announced a new chief operating officer as well as a new chief financial officer, who will […]
USA: Merrick Pet Care unveils major product line expansion
Merrick Pet Care Inc. has unveiled more than 60 new all-natural food and treat recipes for dogs as it looks to consolidate a leadership position in natural and organic pet food products. The company, which specializes in natural pet foods and treats, unveiled full lines of all-natural treats and humanized canned dog food recipes at […]
USA: Heineken to launch new Margarita flavour beer
Heineken has announced that it is due to release a new Margarita flavour beer in the USA this April. Named Dos Equis Dos-A-Rita, it is said to be based on a popular cocktail recipe originally created in Texas, and is described as a blend of Dos Equis Lager and classic Margarita flavours, sweetened with 100% […]